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RESUME

Education
University of Florida ​                            
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering                           August 2016 - present
Minor: International Development and Humanitarian Assistance
GPA: 3.64/4.00

 

University of Florida                
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering                      August 2020 - expected 2021
Certificate in Solar Energy 
Software Skills

SolidWorks

MATLAB

LabVIEW

RStudio

Microsoft Office

International
Experience
School of International Training (SIT) Study Abroad
Engineering and Design for Sustainable Environments            
Amman, Jordan                                                            June 2019 – July 2019
  • Designed a community project model for an adaptable rainwater catchment system and PET ‘bottle brick’ storage cistern for flat-roof homes for the Dibeen Association for Environmental Development.
  • Created an interactive exhibit for the Royal Botanic Garden to display the interconnected nature of water, people, and ecosystem.
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Engineers Without Borders UF
Nepal Team                                                           September 2016 – Present
Project Lead                                                                       May 2019 – Present
  • Increased accessibility to potable water to improve health and school attendance through the implementation of a rainwater catchment and purification system at partner schools in both Khanalthok and Phoolbari, Nepal.
  • Managed a team of 30 students in project meetings, goal planning, and technical design reviews for approval of this project.
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Technical Skills

Manual milling machining

Engine lathe operation

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding

3D printing

Work​
Experience​
University of Florida Mechanical Engineering Department 
Teaching Assistant | EML3233L Design & Manufacturing Lab    Gainesville, FL                                                               August 2018 – Present
  • Facilitated learning of 4-person student groups as they designed and manufactured a robot that traverses an obstacle course to accomplish a certain task, such as collecting, sorting, and depositing tennis and golf balls.
  • Taught manual milling and lathe machine training, welding training, and shop safety training for student groups.
  •  Assisted with generation of conceptual drawings, decision matrices, prototype testing, project budgets, a manufacturing timeline, SolidWorks part and assembly drawings, and full design realization with an emphasis placed on designing for manufacturability.
 
3D Microfluid Bio-Printer Design Project
Senior Design | EML4501 Mechanical Design 2   
Gainesville, Florida                                         August 2019 – December 2019
  • Developed a 3D microfluid bio-printer for high-precision placement of cancer cell medium to be printed on a microscope stage.
  • Implemented feedback from various design reviews, three design reports, a poster presentation, and meeting with the customer.
  • Printer capabilities include a linear accuracy of 10 µm, radial print extent of 48 mm, and a mounted weight of 175.6 g.
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NextEra Energy
Power Distribution Engineering Intern   
Fort Myers, Florida                                                  May 2018 – August 2018
  • Resolved work orders for leaning poles, transformer replacements and upgrades, and new service meter orders for homes, developments, and commercial buildings under construction.
  • Gained experience with the power grid and solar energy through transformer placement design work to be implemented in communities surrounding Lee County, including Babcock Ranch, the first solar-powered city in America.
 
Florida Tech Toybox             
Design Realization Intern
Gainesville, Florida                                                January 2018 – May 2018
  • Developed proof-of-concept prototypes using 3D printing, milling machine and lathe operation, welding, and injection molding.
  • Collaborated with local innovators and start-ups to develop products applying principles of designing for manufacturability.
Research

Advanced Laboratory for Radiation Dosimetry Studies

University Scholars Program Undergraduate Research Assistant            

Gainesville, Florida                                                             May 2017 – Present

  • Created a pediatric phantom for measuring dosimetry and reducing secondary radiological exposure in proton radiation therapy.

  • Designed and manufactured high-precision injection mold for pencil-beam proton radiation testing.

  • Created a 3D printed alignment system using MATLAB and SolidWorks to optimize phantom assembly and stability.

Honors & Awards
Attributes of a Gator Engineer: Service to the Global Community Awardee
May 2019

Society of Women Engineers Honeywell Scholarship Recipient

May 2019

Manny S. Fernandez Sr. Memorial Fund Recipient 

Fall 2017

Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Dean’s List

Fall 2016 – Present

University Honors and International Scholars Program Member                 

Fall 2016 – Present

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